Boeing 747

jetliner

Also known as: 747

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The Boeing 747, often called the "Jumbo Jet," was the world's first wide-body jetliner. Introduced in 1969, this large, swift, and long-ranged aircraft revolutionized air travel. It made flying accessible to the general public by lowering ticket prices, transforming air travel from a luxury for the affluent into a mass-market conveyance. The high development costs of the 747 nearly led to Boeing's bankruptcy, but its success established a monopoly for the company in this market segment. The 747 is assembled at Boeing's Everett, Washington plant.12

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…high development costs of the 747 “Jumbo Jet,” the world’s first wide-body jetliner, almost forced Boeing into bankruptcy, but, when the 400-seat aircraft went into service in 1970, it allowed airlines to offer affordable long-range air travel for the general public and gave Boeing a monopoly position in this market…
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…high development costs of the 747 “Jumbo Jet,” the world’s first wide-body jetliner, almost forced Boeing into bankruptcy, but, when the 400-seat aircraft went into service in 1970, it allowed airlines to offer affordable long-range air travel for the general public and gave Boeing a monopoly position in this market…
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